2010-12-11

Own the Stage

I'm wearing tights with shorts!!! I know, big deal for me... old news for you. I am so behind on this one. In fact, I think one of the greatest reasons people starting fashion blogging years ago was so that they could showcase their shorts with tights. Sometimes fashion blogging is about getting the approval online that you are not getting in real life. I'd like to think I am pretty open-minded about trying new styles and having fun with fashion (with lines like that I need to be a ad writer) but I have some weird inner rules concerning tights. Last year, I got brave and wore purple tights. This year I am wearing shorts with tights. We all know what the next step is... Twitter. All roads end in Twitter these days...

These pictures were taken at the Bandshell in Gage Park. We trespassed over a thigh-high fence to get some cool pictures. A few days before, some vandals trespassed and ripped off some of the copper plates... total value $172. And therein lies the double standard. Tell your kids it's OK to trespass for outfit pictures but it's not OK to trespass and vandalize. Words to live by.

I'm glad you guys decided to break the law because these pictures are fabulous!! And like Elaine said, you look like a J.Crew model with your tights+shorts and fabulous layers of socks, boots, plaid shirt and blazer :)

I for one am glad that I am part of the community that gives you approval to wear "crazy" (not crazy) things like tights with shorts - it's so much better than the alternative of tearing people down!!

I love your outfit!! Its really cute, and the tights and shorts seriously rock! I really love the pictures too! And this post really resonated with me because you managed to say exactly why I started my own blog: "getting the approval online that you are not getting in real life". Thank you so much for saying that!! :)

Seriously great mix of daring and classy. Looks like you're rocking your own style, lady!

Insofar as Twitter goes, you might like this article; it inspired me to start tweeting a few months ago with real intention, and I haven't looked back since: http://www.blog.crystalstreet.net/2010/10/organic-twitter-growth-free-of-pesticides-gmo-growth-hormones/

Found my way over here via an intelligent comment on Fashionable Academics :) keep it up! The online approval is certainly heartwarming, but the individual flair is all yours!

You're more with-it than I am. (*cringe* I just sounded like I'm 100 years old.) I have been tempted to do the tights/shorts thing but I think I'm too old and then when finally I work up enough courage to do it I think it must be out of style. You look cute. I'm jealous. That is all.

I love the color combo here! And I know what you mean about approval-sometimes I'll try to explain or do something IRL and no one will get it/understand it, but then I'll blog about it and everyone does. lol.

I'm so with you! Just tried the shorts and tights..well, as an adult!? Used to love roller skating in denim cut-offs and navy blue tights. Probably just aged myself there?! My next step is the colored tights. I agree...this online thing makes one a bit more adventurous...in both attire and photo ops!! You look great!!

Yeah! Do it! Join twitter! You would be an amazing tweeter - your posts are hilarious and witty, just imagine what you could do in 140 characters or less! Also, shorts with tights in my favorite trend of the year. LOVE! Also, the 2nd photo is gorrrgeous!

This outfit is so cute and brave!! Style blogging has given me courage to try new things (crazy stuff like wearing boot socks, wearing a belt at my waist, and wearing more than 3 colors in one outfit-- crazy, I know. I never knew how behind I was until I started reading style blogs). I hope to keep learning from other style bloggers (like you) and keep gaining more courage to try new things!

I wore tights with shorts a couple weeks ago, and felt so edgy and cute! Then my boyfriend looked at me and asked, 'Is that really what you're wearing tonight?" Le sigh. Maybe I should start a fashion blog. ;)

I have to admit, I have not yet jumped on the band wagon. (one word or two?)I really feel like someone is going to say to me "why are you wearing shorts and tights in December? just wear pants!" Or maybe something more clever (it's monday morning, gimme a break)But if I had some really thick wool shorts, I'd probably try it out. Since I don't own any... Ive been a chicken. (also, shorts are not allowed at work and on weekends, if i were walkign around the apartment cleanining in shorts and nylons instead of my usual oversized sweats, it just wouldnt feel like a weekend)

I am so with you on blogging to get the approval online you don't get in a real life. Like OTK socks. Not so many real life people love 'em, but I "know" at least a dozen online who rock 'em on the regular.

I have yet to wear the tights with shorts so I am with you on this trend sister! hehe. This is an awesome outfit from head to toe! You look great! Nothing beats a plaid shirt and blazer in my books and the riding boots are stellar. How are you not freezing though?? lol

The second picture is just gorgeous. I resisted shorts and tights for ages, having rocked the combination a lot in 1990, but now I'm in. I especially like the contrast between the pretty tights and the rugged sock peeking out the boots!

i love the moral of the story. i'll definitely make sure to save that one for my future children :).

also...i'm totally in the same boat with tights+shorts. i think it's mostly due to the fact that i've never really liked shorts. who knows. you look lovely though. it's my first time visiting your blog and i'm quite certain it won't be my last.

I am glad you broke a rule or two for these shots because they were worth it. I mean what better way to show off your tights? I bought purple tights last year and they are still in my closet, unworn.You look amazing and you pulled off mixing patterns and colors so I tip my hat to you girl for a job better than well done.

Sometimes fashion blogging is about getting the approval online that you are not getting in real life. - That's so true! Especially when I first started blogging, it made me feel good to know other girls out there thought my outfit looked good.. instead of crazy!